Toyota Named One of the World’s Top 100 Innovators

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Toyota Named One of the World’s Top 100 Innovators

Toyota Motor Corporation has been named by Thomson Reuters to its list of the “2012 Top 100 Global Innovators.”  The list is based on four principle criteria: overall patent volume, patent grant success rate, global reach of the portfolio and patent influence as evidenced by citations.  

“Innovation is the foundation for economic prosperity and technological advancement,” said David Brown, managing director of Thomson Reuters IP Solutions.  The research firm added that “these organizations outperformed the S&P 500 by three percent in their market cap weighted revenue (15 percent versus 12 percent).  This year’s winners also added 124,214 new jobs over their prior year employment figures.”

 

Scion FR-S on Car and Driver’s ‘10Best’ Cars of 2013

Car and Driver Magazine has named the Scion FR-S to its “10Best” cars list for 2013. 

“Making the Car and Driver 10Best list in its first year is another example of the energy and enthusiasm building around the FR-S and the fun driving experience it offers,” said Doug Murtha, vice president, Scion.  “The success of the FR-S reflects the Scion mission to give drivers vehicles that fit their lifestyles and express their individuality.”

The 2013 Car and Driver 10Best awards list and FR-S commentary will be featured in the January issue, on newsstands now and online at www.caranddriver.com/features/2013-10best-cars-feature-2013-scion-fr-s-subaru...>

 

Scion FR-S Wins First-Ever AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award

AutoGuide.com judges have bestowed the consumer resource website’s first Car of the Year Award to the Scion FR-S. All new vehicles were evaluated against their competitors, new class benchmarks set and their importance to the automaker, consumers and industry. Describing the FR-S as “driving bliss,” AutoGuide.com called out the sport car’s agility and balance, in addition to its driver responsiveness.
 
“We are honored that AutoGuide.com selected the FR-S as its first Car of the Year recipient and recognized the unmatched driving experience,” said Scion Vice President Doug Murtha. “The FR-S showcases the fun we want Scion drivers to have each and every time they get behind the wheel.”
 
The FR-S comes equipped with either a six-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic transmission with Dynamic Rev Management technology. Both come standard with a limited-slip differential and 17-inch alloy wheels. AutoGuide.com judges called the FR-S a “democratization of fun” for its affordability and accessibility.

courtesy of toyotanewsroom.com